In the courtyard.
Sparkle sat on a reclining chair.
Her eyes half-closed, a relaxed smile on her face.
In front of her.
A Jade Abacus screen floated in the air.
It was displaying Little Gui's gameplay livestream.
Sparkle pinched her chubby little cheeks.
And sighed, "So Xianzhou really gave the [Jade Abacus of Allying Oath] to the Astral Express crew?"
"Sigh, I wonder when we'll get to see them use it…"
[Before returning to the train, bid farewell to those you've met on Xianzhou]
Next came the routine of running around the map and conversing with various characters.
Sparkle sat up from the recliner and stretched lazily.
Now, she felt that staying here wasn't so bad after all.
After all, the outside world was nothing more than a grand circus, while this place was a rare haven of tranquility.
As for finding amusement…
She herself had now become the greatest source of entertainment.
Watching the man descend from the second floor, Sparkle instantly switched to a different expression!
Her eyes sparkled with a hint of moisture, her lips pouting slightly, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
There was no helping it.
Here, all her abilities had been stripped away, leaving her no different from an ordinary girl.
The only distinction was that she still possessed her impeccable acting skills.
"Hey!"
"I've finished all the work, running around so much that my feet are completely sore…"
"Could you give me a massage, please?"
Lin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly.
He saw Sparkle lying on the recliner.
She was tenderly caressing her delicate, fair feet, looking somewhat pained.
"Jailer?"
Lin Yu approached Sparkle.
He began to massage her feet.
"By the way, I haven't checked today's shop refresh yet."
At the same time, Lin Yu opened the system shop.
A blue interface unfolded before him.
Of course, Sparkle couldn't see it.
She thought Lin Yu was deliberately avoiding looking at her.
Sparkle chuckled inwardly: "Hehe, pretending to be serious, but you fell for it!"
She took off the mask on her forehead.
And quickly placed it on Lin Yu's forehead.
Lin Yu: "?"
"What are you doing?"
Seeing Lin Yu show no reaction, Sparkle was also confused.
Even the mask had no effect?
Not only can I not use it, but it doesn't trigger any effect on him either?
It seems this restriction isn't just targeting me...
"Are you giving me the mask?"
"For the Masked Fools, isn't the mask the most important thing? How can I accept such a precious gift?"
"No, I..." Sparkle was still trying to explain.
Lin Yu directly covered her mouth.
Sparkle looked at the hand that had just massaged her feet now covering her mouth, and her heart raced like a herd of wild horses.
"Don't say anything, I accept your feelings. I'll take responsibility for you from now on."
After saying that.
Lin Yu picked up the mask, stood up, and made a quick escape.
Leaving Sparkle clenching her fists, looking like she wanted to fight Lin Yu to the death.
Unfortunately, she could only move within the first-floor area.
However.
Just as Lin Yu was playing with the mask and heading to the second floor.
He suddenly stopped in his tracks.
In the system shop, a legendary quality item had refreshed!
But this time, the item wasn't some ability, but content from the game Honkai: Star Rail.
[Star Rail 1.0 All Version Update Content Collection: Includes all content from version 1.0 to 1.6. This is a one-time bundle and cannot be split.]
[Price: 50 billion points]
"All content from version 1.0!?"
This was the first time Lin Yu had come across such an item!
Previously, the most he had gotten was versions 1.1 and 1.2, which he implemented together.
To be honest, he wasn't lacking in points anymore.
The main issue was that the new version content always appeared unpredictably.
The longer it had been since the game's update, the higher the chance it would appear after a refresh.
This forced Lin Yu to manage the game in stages, just like in his previous life.
But now.
He had directly refreshed a massive bundle.
After thinking for two seconds.
Lin Yu immediately chose to purchase it!
Who knows when the standalone versions of 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 would appear?
[Payment successful]
This also meant.
The upcoming update would be of an unprecedented scale!
All the story content up to Penacony would be implemented!
Lin Yu glanced at the mask in his hand.
A hint of excitement flashed across his face.
"Then let's do it."
"I've actually wanted to do this for a long time."This update will completely overturn all players' perceptions.""
"I will ignite the universe!"
Returning to his room.
Lin Yu directly activated the [Dreamscape Master] ability and recorded a video.
Announcing that there would be an unprecedented version update tonight.
After finishing.
He clicked publish.
A storm that would sweep across the entire universe was about to unfold.
...
The Astral Express.
After March 7th's Companion Mission came to an end.
Under the guidance of the conductor, Pom-Pom, everyone conducted a thorough inspection of the train.
Ensuring that no strange objects had appeared on board.
Subsequently, the conductor announced, "Although this inspection didn't reveal anything unusual, all passengers must stay alert, Pom!"
"We must resolutely defend the sovereignty of the train and prevent any random things from boarding again!"
"Therefore, we need to closely monitor the game 'Honkai: Star Rail,' as it can help us predict the arrival of some uninvited guests in advance."
March 7th immediately started a live stream.
She began watching Little Gui.
Seeing that the Astral Express Crew had obtained the [Jade Abacus of Allying Oath] in the storyline, her eyes lit up.
"Uncle Yang, come over here and take a look!"
"We've already obtained the Jade Abacus of Allying Oath in the storyline! We've helped a lot in reality too, so I think Jing Yuan owes us a [Jade Abacus of Allying Oath]!"
Old Yang chuckled and said, "Little March, this is just game storyline."
"In reality, Jing Yuan probably wouldn't hand over something so valuable to us."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Old Yang's phone chimed with a message notification.
[Astral Express Family]
[Dan Heng: Jing Yuan has pardoned my exile order and even gave me a [Jade Abacus of Allying Oath].]
[Dan Heng: Once I finish my business here, I'll bring it back to the train.]
Both March 7th and Old Yang were stunned!
After recovering.
March 7th quickly sent a message to confirm.
[March 7th: Dan Heng, you're not joking, right? Are you sure it's a real [Jade Abacus of Allying Oath]? Not something from the game?]
[Dan Heng: It's real. We also saw the storyline, and Jing Yuan believes the Astral Express Crew deserves this reward.]
"Yay!!!!!!"
March 7th jumped up in excitement.
"I love this storyline so much!"
"Whether in reality or in the game, our Trailblaze journey with the Astral Express Crew has turned out great."
"Indeed," Old Yang nodded.
He smiled with relief.
Seeing March 7th so happy, he felt a rare sense of ease.
In Little Gui's live stream.
She had already bid farewell to her friends from Xianzhou.
And returned to the train.
"So, what's our next stop?" Stelle asked.
Himeko replied, "Penacony. Remember? Before Kafka sent the invitation, we were planning to go there."
"According to the records in the train's Data Bank, Penacony was originally a prison planet used by the company to exile criminals, at least during the era it was recorded."
"However, after the Stellaron explosion, it fell into Xipe's embrace and was reportedly transformed into an incredibly prosperous dreamland."
"The family is hosting a banquet there, and they've sent us an invitation. I'm curious about what's happening there, so I accepted the invitation."
"Once the conductor is ready, we can set off for the next stop."
It seemed the storyline was about to come to an end.
Old Yang had just picked up his cup, about to take a sip of water.
Suddenly.
A line of text appeared on the screen.
[Meanwhile, in The Shackling Prison…]
His drinking motion froze instantly.
Because.
He saw Luocha, who had already exited the storyline.
At this moment, she actually appeared in The Shackling Prison!
Walking at a leisurely pace.
Jing Yuan's voice rang out: "Those who step into this place,"
"are either jailers,"
"or prisoners."
"Which one are you?"
The voice fell silent.
In the surrounding darkness, the Cloud Knights, armed with spears, closed in on Luocha.
Yet Luocha remained composed, his expression indifferent.
He spoke, "Neither of the two. I am merely a lost traveler."
Jing Yuan descended the steps slowly, his gaze fixed on Luocha.
"What a grand spectacle! The Stellaron, the Ambrosial Arbor, the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, the Lord Ravager..."
"A series of threats have come one after another,"
"Almost successfully diverting everyone's attention,"
"Making them forget the seemingly insignificant question—"
As he spoke,
Jing Yuan had already moved behind Luocha.
With a firm grip, he summoned his array blade.
"The person who brought the Stellaron into the Xianzhou,"
"What are your intentions?"
The blade's edge,
now pointed at Luocha's back,
gleamed with a sharp light!
Seeing this,
Old Yang's relaxed mood was completely shattered!
He had never expected!
At the climax of the plot, Jing Yuan would show signs of a fierce confrontation with Luocha!
Moreover, Jing Yuan had revealed something.
It seemed that the Stellaron had been brought in by Luocha?
This completely overturned the image from earlier in the story!
Suddenly,
memories of his homeland flooded his mind!
Damn it...
Indeed, one should never trust someone who looks like that!
"Surrender,"
"And I might grant you a swift end,"
"You, the cursed creation of Yaoshi."
Beneath his white hair,
Jing Yuan's gaze was icy and unyielding,
like a lion's stare before the hunt.
Under Jing Yuan's lead, the Cloud Knights closed in, their blades all aimed at Luocha.
Old Yang was now terrified that Luocha might suddenly unleash some terrifying power!
Because in the story, Jing Yuan was in poor health. Just recently, during the ceremony, Yanqing had urged him to return and rest early.
Yet, as soon as the ceremony ended, he rushed straight to The Shackling Prison.
If Luocha truly had some hidden power...
The general would be in grave danger!
At that moment,
Luocha, with his back to Jing Yuan, suddenly spread his arms,
as if preparing to unveil a grand performance!
"General, it is true that my power comes from the Abundance."
"But like you,"
"I am an enemy of Yaoshi."
Old Yang's hand
trembled slightly!
This scene, this image, this tone...
It felt as if everything was going according to his plan.
One could even sense the faint curve of a smile on his lips through his back.
Familiar, all too familiar!
It was just right!
The heart that had been hanging in suspense finally sank!
At that moment, snowflakes began to fall,
appearing so out of place in the dark, deep confines of The Shackling Prison!
"Yes, Jing Yuan."
"Do not stand in our way."
Amidst the cold, a woman entered the hall.
"The revival of the Ambrosial Arbor is an omen. It signifies that the Xianzhou has reached a moment of destiny."
"The Arbiter-General, the Plagues Author, the Lord Ravager..."
"This is a divine game of chess. If you do not stand on the winning side, you are the loser."
"And this time,"
"We must bring the Abundance to its end."
Jingliu and Luocha...
Old Yang took a deep breath, one hand involuntarily touching his forehead.
A headache!
Such a headache!
He recalled the time in The Shackling Prison.
Luocha had indeed been on Jingliu's side.
Meaning their goals were aligned!
And in reality,
since everyone had joined forces to deal with Phantylia, Luocha had also contributed.
Through observing the plot, they had temporarily dismissed the danger surrounding Luocha.
After the battle concluded, Jing Yuan chose to allow Luocha to move freely within Xianzhou.
However, the current plot development completely overturned Luocha's previously pure and kind persona!
He absolutely cannot be allowed to roam freely!
He must be apprehended immediately!
It's clear that he's planning something with Jingliu!
Old Yang clenched his right hand tightly.
The staff transformed from the Eden Star appeared.
He knew.
Jing Yuan and Dan Heng were together, and they must have seen this plot development as well.
Jing Yuan would undoubtedly take immediate action.
As for himself.
He also had to do something!
At that moment.
March 7th suddenly let out a surprised exclamation!
"What's wrong, March?"
Old Yang was now in a state of heightened alertness.
"That, this…"
March was so excited that she could barely speak coherently.
She shook her head.
After reorganizing her thoughts, she finally managed to say, "Yu Ling…!"
"Yu Ling just released an announcement!"
"I, I don't even know how to describe it…"
"Uncle Yang, you should just see it for yourself!"